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You must make sure your car, motorcycle or other vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’) all year round.
Rights of way and right to roam - access rights of way, open access and permissive access land, use common lands, the Countryside Code, report problems.
You have the right to access some land for walking or certain other…
You can walk on all public rights of way. Some public rights of way are…
You can access some land across England without having to use paths - this…
You may be able to access private land if the landowner has agreed to let…
As the owner or occupier of land with a public right of way across it, you must keep the route visible and not obstruct or endanger users.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a bus, coach or other public service vehicle (PSV) walkaround check.
Rules for driving in adverse weather conditions, including wet weather, icy and snowy weather, windy weather, fog and hot weather.
Find out if you need to apply for the fit and proper test and how to do this so that HMRC can register your business.
Information and rules about you and your bicycle.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
Mechanical condition, steering wheel and column or handlebar, forks and yokes, steering play and electronic power steering (EPS) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
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